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Capacità deep strike per le FREMM EVO italiane E' stato avviato da OCCAR per conto dell'Italia il programma di dotare le fregate FREMM EVO di capacità di deep strike con Naval Cruise Missile

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The European Defense Manufacturer "Matra-BAe Dynamics-Alenia (MBDA)" has updated their SIMBAD-Remote Control (RC) Surface to Air Missile (SAM) System to the new SIMBAD-RC2 and SIMBAD-RC4 Versions which will be ready by 2027.

The main Difference with these new Models is that they are made to be exempted from the United States’ (US) “International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)” Law, meaning that the US won’t be able to withhold Parts and even Services from any Country that buys them, so good thinking on the Part of MBDA.

The SIMBAD-RC2 will carry two Mistral 3 Missiles and weigh around 500 kg while the bulkier SIMBAD-RC4 will carry four such Missiles and weigh around 800 kg.

The Jose-Rizal class Guided Missile Frigates and the six upcoming Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV) are armed with two of the current SIMBAD-RC Weapons for each Ship, so these new Products is something that the Philippine Navy (PN) could consider when building future Vessels.

Here is the Link to the European Defense Review (EDR) On-Line Website: https://www.edrmagazine.eu/mbda-unveils-new-simbad-rc-2-and-4

SOURCE: Euronaval 2024 – MBDA unveils new SIMBAD-RC 2 and 4 {Archived Link}

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Almanya'dan Türkiye'ye Büyük Ölçekli Silah İhracatı Onayı

Almanya’dan Türkiye’ye Büyük Ölçekli Silah İhracatı Almanya, yıllar sonra Türkiye’ye büyük çaplı silah ihracatına izin verdi. Almanya’nın önde gelen haftalık siyasi dergilerinden Der Spiegel, bu durumu “gizli” olarak toplanan Almanya Federal Güvenlik Konseyi’nin kararları doğrultusunda duyurdu. Geçtiğimiz günlerde alınan karar ile Türkiye’ye birkaç yüz milyon euro değerinde silah teslim…

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Ukraine wants permission from the west to use long-range Storm Shadow missiles to destroy targets deep inside Russia, believing this could force Moscow into negotiating an end to the fighting.

Senior figures in Kyiv have suggested that using the Anglo-French weapons in a “demonstration attack” will show the Kremlin that military sites near the capital itself could be vulnerable to direct strikes.

The thinking, according to a senior government official, is that Russia will consider negotiating only if it believes Ukraine had the ability “to threaten Moscow and St Petersburg”. [...]

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Storm Shadow missiles were developed primarily by an Anglo-French collaboration and are made by European joint venture MBDA, which also has an Italian partner. But because some of its components are supplied by the US, the White House also has to agree to its use inside Russia. It has so far refused to do so, fearing an escalation of the conflict.

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Ukraine is believed to have been given the export version of Storm Shadow (known as Scalp in France) by London and Paris. These missiles have a range of about 190 miles, though both the UK and France have domestic versions with a range double that. Moscow lies about 300 miles from Ukraine’s northern border.

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Компания MBDA представила проект ракетного комплекса LCM

Ракетный комплекс LCM в действии - пока только в виде...... Читать дальше »

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📌[ARCHIVES] #éphéméride Il y a 14 ans.

📷 27 mai 2010, le porte-hélicoptères Jeanne d'Arc accoste à Brest au terme de son dernier voyage, et de 47 ans sur toutes les océans du globe. J'étais à bord avec mon complice photographe Christophe Géral *.

⚓️ Le légendaire bâtiment-école de la Marine Nationale, devant la foule des grands jours et les jets d'eau des remorqueurs, faisait un retour triomphal à Brest, le dernier d’une longue carrière débutée en 1964.

⏱️ Dans un ultime baroud d’honneur et grâce à des mécaniciens aux petits soins jusqu’au dernier moment, la "vieille" Jeanne s’était même payée le luxe, juste avant son retour, de signer en Manche son record de vitesse. Aidée par le courant du Raz Blanchard, elle avait dépassé la vitesse de 30 nœuds par rapport au fond, une allure qu’elle n’avait jamais atteinte.

🔱 Armé par plus de 600 marins, l’ancien croiseur porte-hélicoptères, long de 182 mètres pour une largeur de 24 mètres et un déplacement de plus de 12.000 tonnes en charge, a vu passer à son bord, au cours sa carrière, 15.000 marins et formé plus de 6000 jeunes officiers, qui vivaient à bord leur premier déploiement de longue durée.

🌎 La Jeanne aura ainsi formé des générations d'élèves et fait rêver tant d'équipage avec ses voyages uniques. Elle a sillonné les eaux du monde entier, parcouru plus de 1.7 million de milles (3.15 millions de km) et réalisé 769 escales dans 85 pays.

🇨🇵 Durant sa carrière, la Jeanne d'Arc a effectué plus de 800 escales, sillonné 84 pays et parcouru 3,25 millions de kilomètres, soit l'équivalent de 79 tours du monde. Elle a en outre formé des milliers d'élèves officiers.

🌊 Vos anecdotes sont les bienvenues, avant que la vague ne les emporte...

* BONUS ⬇️

🎥 Teaser du web documentaire que j'ai écrit et réalisé

👉 https://urlz.fr/qPP3

📖 Aperçu du livre que j'ai écrit et réalisé avec Christophe Géral

👉 https://urlz.fr/qPP9

La page Facebook dédiée

👉 https://www.facebook.com/R97lajeannestephanedugast

Photographies 📸 Christophe Géral

Sources : archives personnelles I R97 La Jeanne - ultime embarquement I ⚓️ Romain GRAND 🔎.

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Sweden’s Saab and French MBDA join hands for anti-tank, air defence weapons

Saab-MBDA join hands for anti-tank, air defence weapons: Two leading major European powers France and Sweden have decided to strengthen their defence co-operation under a new strategic partnership signed on 30 January as part of French President Emmanuel Macron’s state visit to Sweden. According to a press statement issued by Swedish defence company Saab, Anti-tank and air defence have been…

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Donald R. Cravins Jr., the first Under Secretary of Commerce for Minority Business Development, leader of the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) speaks on the MBDA Capital Readiness Program Grant Competition https://aalbc.com/tc/profile/6477-richardmurray/?status=2210&type=status #rmaalbc

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Helicóptero Multi-Missão H-225M - Um Marco na História pela Soberania do Brasil ! #DefesaNacional #helibras #marinhadobrasil #MBDA #h225m #airbus

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MBDA completa con successo il primo lancio del nuovo sistema antinave Teseo MK2/E per la Marina Militare Italiana Il sistema missilistico evoluto Teseo MK2/E è stato provato con successo per la prima volta il 14 ottobre nel ambito del programma di sviluppo pluriennale per la Marina Militare Italiana

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DragonFire: A New Era in Laser Weaponry for Air Defense

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KAI forms Strategic Partnership with MBDA to improve Armaments of its KF-21, FA-50, etc. Aircraft

The Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) Company recently formed a Strategic Partnership with the European Weapons Manufacturer MBDA Group aimed at strengthening the Armament Capabilities of the Aircraft made by KAI such as the KF-21 Boramae and FA-50 Fighting Eagle.

This means that the Weapons Suite of the FA-50 will be expanded to include those made by MBDA. No specific Weapons were mentioned which will be integrated into the FA-50, but MBDA does make Air to Air Missiles like the Advanced Short Range Air to Air Missile (ASRAAM), MICA Missile and the very long range Meteor Missile.

MBDA also makes Tactical Missiles like the SPEAR and Brimstone, and Deep Strike Missiles such as the Storm Shadow. Note that MBDA also makes the highly touted SPECTRA Self Defense System used by the Rafale, not sure though if this can be integrated into the FA-50.

The Philippine Air Force (PAF) operates a Variant of the FA-50 called the FA-50PH Fighting Eagle, so some of the above Weapons could be an option for them in the near future

Here is the Link to the Article at the Pulse Website: https://pulsenews.co.kr/view.php?year=2023&no=903678

SOURCE: KAI inks deal with Europe’s MBDA to enhance its Aircraft performance {Archived Link}

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VX-9 F/A-18F Spotted With Heavy Air-to-Air Load of AIM-174s and AIM-120s

The U.S. Navy is continuing to test the new AIM-174B missile, derived from the SM-6, aboard the Super Hornet, with a VX-9 jet carrying four AIM-174s, three AIM-120s and two AIM-9Xs.

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Super Hornet four AIM-174s

The F/A-18F "Vandy 1" of VX-9 loaded with four CATM-174B, three CATM-120 and two CATM-9X. (Image credit: @point_mugu_skies)

A U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet of VX-9 “Vampires” was spotted with a heavy air-to-air loadout, which includes four AIM-174Bs, three AIM-120s and two AIM-9Xs, in addition to a targeting pod and an InfraRed Search and Track installed on the external fuel tank. Aviation photographer @point_mugu_skies was one of the few to capture the aircraft in this previously unseen configuration and kindly provided us the images you can see in this article.

The aircraft is the Vampires’ flagship, “Vandy 1”, which sports the black livery applied for the unit’s 30th anniversary to pay tribute to the original one which was used on VX-4 commander’s F-4s and F-14s, also known as “Vandy 1”. The callsign originated from the abbreviation of the unit’s official callsign “Vanderbilt” used at the time.

As The Aviationist has reported in detail in the last few months, the AIM-174B is a Standard Missile (SM) 6 variant developed for the air-to-air role. The SM-6 is the surface-to-air missile designed to be used on Navy ships in conjunction with the Aegis Combat System and also known as the RIM-174 Standard Extended Range Active Missile (ERAM).

The idea of adapting the SM-6 to be air-launched is not new, as the weapon was already seen on a Super Hornet of VX-31 in 2018 and 2021. However, it wasn’t until earlier this year that the testing got a new impulse and operational units were involved.

In fact, after another F/A-18 was spotted in April with an SM-6 under the wing, the weapon then appeared on operational jets assigned to the USS Carl Vinson aircraft carrier during the Rim of The Pacific 2024 (RIMPAC 2024) exercise in July. The heaviest load seen so far included two AIM-174s and two AIM-120s.

The one seen in the latest photo is reportedly the heaviest air-to-air load to date with the new weapon, with the AIM-174 both on the inner and middle wing hardpoints. It’s interesting to note also the presence on the external fuel tank of the ASG-34A IRST, which acts as a complementary sensor to the AN/APG-79 fire control radar in a heavy electronic attack or radar-denied environment.

Another shot of the F/A-18F “Vandy 1” with the heavy air-to-air loadout. (Image credit: @point_mugu_skies)

AIM-174B

As previously explained, the AIM-174 is an air-launched version of the RIM-174 Standard Extended Range Active Missile (ERAM), a crucial element of the US Navy’s air defense strategy. Integrated into the Aegis Combat System, the RIM-174 is primarily designed for long-range anti-air warfare but can also be employed for terminal phase ballistic missile defense and as an anti-ship missile. This year marked the first official combat use of the SM-6, with the Department of Defense confirming that the USS Carney intercepted and destroyed an anti-ship ballistic missile fired by Houthi rebels in the Gulf of Aden on January 30, 2024.

The SM-6 uses the airframe of the SM-2ER Block IV (RIM-156A) missile, upgraded with an active radar homing seeker derived from the AIM-120 AMRAAM air-to-air missile. This missile can reach speeds of up to Mach 3.5 and has a maximum range of 200 nautical miles. To that respect, it’s not clear what the maximum range of the air-launched version could be: despite the lack of a booster, launching it at high speed and altitude would result in significantly greater range compared to the surface-launched variant.

With the induction of the AIM-174B into service, the U.S. Navy joins a number of air arms capable of deploying an extra-long-range beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile (BVRAAM), like the MBDA Meteor, the Russian R-37M and Chinese PL-15 and PL-21. In fact, the AIM-174B enables the U.S. Navy Super Hornets to engage targets at much greater distances than is currently possible with the AIM-120 AMRAAM. Integrated with the E-2D, F-35, and AEGIS within the Naval Integrated Fire Control-Counter Air (NIFC-CA) system, the AIM-174B would extend the Navy’s capability to intercept aerial targets at ranges comparable to (if not greater than) those achieved against naval targets using the baseline SM-6.

In essence, this new missile fills the gap left by the retirement of the AIM-54 Phoenix. The AIM-54 was a long-range air-to-air missile used by the U.S. Navy’s F-14 Tomcat and retired in 2004 alongside the F-14. Known for its impressive range of over 100 nautical miles and multiple-target engagement capability, the AIM-54 left a significant void in long-range engagement capabilities.

While there wasn’t a direct replacement for the AIM-54 Phoenix in terms of range, the U.S. military has been developing advanced air-to-air missiles to enhance its fighter aircraft capabilities. The AIM-260 Joint Advanced Tactical Missile (JATM) is one such development intended to replace the AIM-120 AMRAAM. Although not a direct replacement for the AIM-54 Phoenix, the AIM-260 aims to offer improved range and performance compared to the AIM-120.

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F/A-18E of VFA-192 carrying two air-launched SM-6 missiles (Image credit: @aeros808)

Operationally deployed

The photo of the new weapon during a test flight in April 2024 was reportedly part of the testing that preceded the delivery of the AIM-174B to the squadron likely to carry out Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E), a testing phase conducted on production, or production representative weapons, to determine whether systems are operationally effective and suitable to support a Full-Rate Production (FRP) decision.

In July, the U.S. Navy acknowledged that the AIM-174 is operationally deployed, likely in Initial Operating Capability (IOC) with the CVW-2 Air Wing’s Super Hornet squadrons aboard the USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70), as reported by Naval News. “The SM-6 Air Launched Configuration (ALC) was developed as part of the SM-6 family of missiles and is operationally deployed in the Navy today,” said a U.S. Navy spokesperson.

While the service acknowledged the existence and the deployment of the weapon, so far only the NAIM-174B inert, CATM-174B captive carry, and DATM-174B ground training variants were seen installed on aircraft. However, the fact that the Navy mentioned the weapon being operationally deployed implies that live variants might also been delivered.

The Navy did not disclose other details about the AIM-174. So far, we know the standard SM-6 missile is about 21 feet (6.4 meters) long and, using persons for scale in some of the few photos available, the AIM-174B seems to be of similar length. According to the stencils visible on the photos of the missile carried by the CVW-2 Super Hornets taking part in RIMPAC, the weapon weighs 1,890 lb ± 14 lb (857 kg ± 6 kg).

Thanks again to @point_mugu_skies for the photos he sent us and make sure to follow him on Instagram for more!

About Stefano D'Urso

Stefano D'Urso is a freelance journalist and contributor to TheAviationist based in Lecce, Italy. A graduate in Industral Engineering he's also studying to achieve a Master Degree in Aerospace Engineering. Electronic Warfare, Loitering Munitions and OSINT techniques applied to the world of military operations and current conflicts are among his areas of expertise.

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A government agency created five decades ago to boost the fortunes of minority-owned businesses discriminated against whites and must now serve all business owners, regardless of race, a federal judge in Texas ruled Tuesday.

Siding with white business owners who sued the Minority Business Development Agency for discrimination, Judge Mark T. Pittman of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas said the agency’s mission to help disadvantaged businesses owned by Blacks, Hispanics and other racial and ethnic groups gain access to capital and contracts violates the rights of all Americans to receive equal protection under the constitution.

“If courts mean what they say when they ascribe supreme importance to constitutional rights, the federal government may not flagrantly violate such rights with impunity. The MBDA has done so for years. Time’s up,” Pittman, who was named to the federal bench by President Trump, wrote in a 93-page decision.

Pittman directed the Nixon-era agency to overhaul its programs in a potential blow to other government efforts that cater to historically disadvantaged racial and ethnic groups.

The ruling marks a major development in the broader legal skirmish over diversity, equity and inclusion that is likely to fuel a re-energized conservative movement intent on abolishing affirmative action in the public and private sectors. 

Last summer’s Supreme Court decision on race-conscious college admissions has increased scrutiny of government programs that operate based on a presumption of social or economic disadvantage.

Conservative activists have peppered organizations with lawsuits claiming that programs to help Black Americans and other marginalized groups discriminate against white people. 

In a statement proclaiming “DEI’s days are numbered,” Dan Lennington, an attorney with Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty, the public interest law firm that sued MBDA, hailed the decision as a “historic victory for equality in America.”

“No longer can a federal agency cater only to certain races and not others,” Lennington said. “The MBDA is now open to all Americans.”

The MBDA, which is part of the Commerce Department, could not be immediately reached for comment.

Justice Department lawyers who represented the agency declined to comment. They argued in court filings that the agency’s services are available to any socially or economically disadvantaged business owner. They also pointed to decades of evidence showing that certain groups suffered – and continue to suffer – social and economic disadvantages that stunt “their ability to participate in America’s free enterprise system.”

Alphonso David, president and CEO of the Global Black Economic Forum, said the court’s decision acknowledged this disadvantage.

"Despite this recognition, the court somehow argues that a program created to remedy this discrimination must be dismantled. That makes no sense,” David said in a statement. 

What’s more, David said the ruling is limited to one federal agency.

“We can expect right-wing activists to conflate the issue and confuse people into thinking it applies to any public or private program that fights discrimination, but that is not the case," he said.

Established in 1969 by President Richard Nixon to address discrimination in the business world, the MBDA runs centers across the country to help minority owned businesses secure funding and government contracts. The Biden administration made the agency permanent in 2021. 

Three small business owners sued MBDA in March, alleging they were turned away because of their race. “The American dream should be afforded to all Americans regardless of skin color or cultural background. But what we have is a federal government picking winners and losers based on wokeism – enough is enough,” one of the plaintiffs, Matthew Piper, said at the time.

National Urban League president Marc Morial urged the federal government to appeal the decision.

"The work of the MBDA to concentrate on the growth of businesses that remain substantially locked out of the mainstream of the American economy is needed and necessary," Morial said.

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Cazas F-16 de la Fuerza Aérea de Rumania en acción por primera vez en los cielos de España

Aviones de combate F-16 están operando estas semanas sobre los cielos de España, varios de la Fuerza Aérea de Turquía y, por primera vez, de la de Rumania están participando en el curso de élite de la OTAN TLP, que tiene sede en la base aérea del Ejército del Aire y del Espacio de Albacete. Tras el verano ha comenzado una nueva edición del curso de vuelo del programa de liderazgo táctico TLP (Tactical Leadership Program), el denominado FC (Flight Course) 2024-3 comenzaba el 16 de septiembre, y concluirá el viernes 4 de octubre, con una duración de 3 semanas. El TLP recibirá unas 650 personas, 34 de ellos se graduarán en este curso, todo un referente en el ámbito de la OTAN, serán 22 pilotos, 6 oficiales de inteligencia y 6 controladores aéreos. Los vuelos, que se realizan de lunes a viernes en periodo de tarde, dieron comienzo el 23 de septiembre, ya que la primera semana se dedica a la actividad académica y a vuelos en simulador. Las naciones participantes en el bando Blue aportarán 18 plataformas, serán España con aviones Eurofighter, Francia con sus aviones de combate Dassault Aviation Mirage 2000D y Mirage 2000-5, Estados Unidos con los espectaculares biplazas F-15E Strike Eagle, y Rumanía y Turquía con F-16. Destaca la presencia por primera vez en España de aviones de combate de la Fuerza Aérea de Rumania, que trasladó a Albacete tres de sus F-16AM MLU (Mid Life Update o Actualización de Media Vida). Esta fuerza aérea de la OTAN adquirió una docena de estos cazas a Portugal de segunda mano en la pasada década, a los que luego sumó otros 5 de la misma procedencia, estando ahora en proceso de recibir otros 32, tras darlos de baja la Real Fuerza Aérea de Noruega. En cuanto a la participación del bando oponente (Red Air), cuentan con un total de 6 aeronaves, siendo las naciones participantes: España con Eurofigher, F-18A y F-18M de sus Alas 11, 46 y 12 respectivamente; y Estados Unidos con los referidos F-15E, de los que en total han llegado a Albacete una docena desde su base de RAF (Royal Air Force)-Lakenheath (centro de Inglaterra), que forma parte de la Fuerza Aérea de los Estados Unidos en Europa o United States Air Force Europe (USAFE). Como apoyo a la realización del curso de vuelo se cuenta, como es ya habitual desde la implantación del TLP en España en 2008, con el concurso de medios de Mando y Control del Ejército del Aire y del Espacio español (EA) durante la ejecución de las misiones. Es de destacar también la participación del avión remotamente tripulado o RPAS (Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems) MQ-9 Predator B (NR-05) del Ala 23, así como de dos instructores belgas especialistas en misiones de rescate de personal y equipos adicionales de control aéreo táctico americanos y españoles. Como amenaza antiaérea está prevista la participación de sistemas reales de defensa aérea del Ejército del Aire y del Espacio, misiles antiaéreos MBDA Mistral y el de simulación, que realiza la iluminación a las aeronaves con láser o radar Textron Mallina, del que ya hablamos en defensa.com Para simular amenazas también se cuenta con varios sistemas de simulación de la empresa americana Polygon, junto con el sistema del Armée de l´Air et de l´Espace francés ARPEGE que, como los medios españoles, estarán desplegados en distintas zonas del área de operación. Respecto a la intervención de otros medios aéreos, en el ámbito de la búsqueda y rescate en combate o Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) de las tripulaciones abatidas se espera la participación en misiones específicas de un helicóptero NH 90 del Ejército del Aire y del Espacio en el bando Blue Air, junto con sus respectivos equipos de extracción, y de dos helicópteros Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk de la Marina de los Estados Unidos en el bando Red. También se contará con la colaboración de un avión de transporte táctico C295 del Ala 35. Finalmente, desde las instalaciones del TLP se continuará utilizando el avanzado simulador de vuelo (MACE), que permite entrenar a los pilotos no solo en el entorno virtual, también interactuar con las aeronaves en misiones reales a través de avanzados protocolos de comunicación. Fuente: Read the full article

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Italy: Fincantieri-Naval Group JV bags mid-life upgrade contract of Horizon class frigates

Italy: Fincantieri-Naval Group JV bags mid-life upgrade contract of Horizon class frigates #India #defence #defense #Italy #France #Navy #military #defencenews #news #defencestar #Fincantieri #NavalGroup #Naviris #Eurosam #MBDA #ThalesGroup

Naviris bags contract for mid-life upgrade of Horizon class destroyers: OCCAR (Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation) has awarded Naviris and eurosam a contract for the Mid-Life Upgrade (MLU) of the French and Italian Horizon frigates. The two co-contractors, Naviris and eurosam, will work in close relationship with their shareholders, Fincantieri and Naval Group for the frigate, MBDA…